Rico Pfirstinger 
The Fujifilm X-T1 
111 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera

In this book, popular Fuji Rumors ‚X-Pert Corner‘ columnist Rico Pfirstinger teaches about the little-known capabilities of the X-T1, which he’s discovered through months of in-depth research and experimentation with the camera. After a brief overview of the camera’s basic functions, Rico cuts to the chase and provides a plethora of tips and practical instructions not found in the user’s manual. This second edition includes descriptions of new features and updates to firmware. With this knowledge, you will be able to fully exploit the capabilities of the X-T1.



The Fujifilm X-series cameras have amazing features but may require an adjustment period for those new to using these cameras, even photographers who have been lifetime DSLR shooters. This guide will help you to quickly feel comfortable using your camera so that you can achieve excellent results.



Topics covered include:

• Menu shortcuts


• Long exposures


• Firmware upgrades


• Hybrid autofocus system


• Auto and manual focusing


• Face detection


• ISOless sensor


• Dynamic Range expansion


• Film simulations


• Custom settings


• RAW conversion


• Panoramas


• Self-timer


• Flash


• Adapted lenses


• And much more…

This book includes complete coverage of the camera’s new firmware 4 features that were introduced in July 2015.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1.1 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR CAMERA


• 1.2 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR LENSES


• 1.3 USEFUL ACCESSORIES


• 2. USING THE FUJIFILM X-T1


• 2.1 READY, SET, GO!


• 2.2 MONITOR AND VIEWFINDER


• 2.3 EXPOSING RIGHT


• 2.4 FOCUSING WITH THE X-T1


• 2.5 WHITE BALANCE AND JPEG PARAMETERS


• 2.6 BURST MODE, MOTION PANORAMA, MOVIES, AND THE SELF-TIMER


• 2.7 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY


• 2.8 USING ADAPTED LENSES


• 2.9 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL, TETHERING, AND CAMERA LOCK


• 2.10 ANYTHING ELSE?

Über den Autor

Rico Pfirstinger studied communications and has been working as a journalist, publicist, and photographer since the mid-’80s. He has written numerous books on a diverse range of topics, from computing technology to digital desktop publishing to sled dog racing. He worked as the department head of special assignments for Hubert Burda Media in Munich, Germany, where he also served as chief editor for a winter sports website.

After eight years as a freelance film critic in Los Angeles, Rico now lives in Germany and devotes his time to digital photography and compact camera systems.

Rico writes the popular X-Pert Corner blog on Fuji Rumors.com and leads workshops called Fuji X Secrets where he offers tips and tricks on using the Fujifilm X-series cameras.